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Theater

THE103 - Fundamentals of ActingCourse develops skill in the basic principles and techniques of acting. Content includes concentration, imagination, observation, relaxation and objectives, and improvisation, as well acting approaches such as Cohen, Meisner, Stanislavskiand Shurtleff. Creation of roles is stressed, as well as development of voice and body control.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

THE135 - Stagecraft ICourse presents the basics of stagecraft elements. Content includes basic vocabulary, tool usage and fundamental craftsmanship in scene and costume design and technology, as well as the implementation and utilization of scenic and costume elements for live theatrical events. Course requires lab work with hands-on experiences in support of Performing Arts Center productions.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 4)Fee: $20

THE136 - Stagecraft IICourse offers continued training and experiences in scene and costume design technology. Content includes advanced projects in set and costume design allowing students to work from script to realized renderings and models. Construction planning and layouts of sets and costumes will be studied and practiced. Course requires lab work with hands-on experiences in support of Performing Arts Center productions.Prerequisite: THE 1353 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 4)Fee: $20

THE151 - Theater Practicum ICourse offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production. Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity. IAI TA 9181 Credit Hours (lecture: 0; lab: 5)

THE152 - Theater Practicum IICourse offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production. Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity.1 Credit Hours (lecture: 0; lab: 5)

THE153 - Theater Practicum IIICourse offers college credit for working on or performing in major college production. Theater curriculum requires participation in one approved area of any on-going theater experience activity. IAI TA 9181 Credit Hours (lecture: 0; lab: 5)

THE156 - Acting for the CameraCourse examines the techniques of acting before the camera. Included is an introduction to film acting techniques, relationship to the camera and script as well as physical and verbal cues adaptation. Introductory activities include improvisational work to orient the new actor to the camera with the intent to reduce self-consciousness while building cinematic skills.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

THE202 - Intermediate ActingCourse concentrates on character building andscene study. Content includes development offiner details of characterization and total physical presentation of a role, specialized voice and body exercises, and improvisations, with objective ofviewing performance within context of entire dramatic production.Prerequisite: THE 103.3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)